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/about-us/news/asdacsc-has-launched-new-campaign-business-email-compromise

ASD's ACSC has launched a new campaign on Business Email Compromise   News

Jun 28, 2022 - With the end of the financial year ushering in tax season, Australians are urged to strengthen their email security and be alert to criminals trying to fool them into making false payments or giving up details that could make them an easy target for cyber crime.

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/protect-yourself/resources-protect-yourself/protecting-your-family

Protecting your family   Guidance

May 2, 2023 - Advice and guidance for parents and guardians to help children have secure experiences online.

Individuals & families
/report-and-recover/where-get-help

Cybercrime - getting help   Guidance

Apr 11, 2023 - If something has knocked you offline, check out the following information to help you get back up and running!

Individuals & families
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/about-us/view-all-content/reports-and-statistics/asd-cyber-threat-report-july-2022-june-2023

ASD Cyber Threat Report 2022-2023   Reports and statistics

Nov 14, 2023 - The ASD's Cyber Threat Report is ACSC’s flagship unclassified publication. The Report provides an overview of key cyber threats impacting Australia, how the ACSC is responding to the threat environment, and crucial advice for Australian individuals and organisations to protect themselves online

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/about-us/news/safer-internet-day-2021

Safer Internet Day 2021   News

Feb 9, 2021 - Safer Internet Day on 9 February 2021 aims to raise awareness of emerging online issues and share strategies everyone can use for staying secure online.

Individuals & families
/protect-yourself/securing-your-devices/how-secure-your-device/secure-your-user-account

Secure your user account   Guidance

Jan 24, 2024 - A user account is the account you use to sign in on your computer at home, school or work. Cybercriminals will target unsecure accounts and take advantage of poor security habits within the home and businesses. Their goal is to get access to your computer and steal your information. There are many ways to improve your account security, keep your accounts safe and avoid being the victim of a cyberattack.

Individuals & families
Small & medium businesses
/protect-yourself/staying-secure-online/connecting-others-online/secure-your-social-media

Secure your social media   Guidance

Jul 29, 2024 - Keep your social media secure by using these tips. Learn how to protect your accounts, privacy and information.

Individuals & families
/about-us/view-all-content/news-and-media/safeguard-your-business-cyber-threats-australian-signals-directorate

Safeguard your business from cyber threats with the Australian Signals Directorate    News

May 13, 2024 - Australian business owners and organisations can access advice from the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) to stay secure online.

Small & medium businesses
/about-us/news/head-acsc-address-aisa-cyber-conference-2021

Head ACSC Address to AISA Cyber Conference 2021   News

Mar 17, 2021 - The Future of Cyber Security in Australia’ – Address by Abigail Bradshaw CSC, on 15 March 2021 Canberra Convention Centre.

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/about-us/view-all-content/news-and-media/new-cyber-security-advice-for-families

New cyber security advice for families   News

May 2, 2024 - The Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD's ACSC) has released new guidance to help you protect your family online.

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/protect-yourself/resources-protect-yourself/personal-cybersecurity-guides/seniors-guide

How to use the internet securely: A guide for seniors   Guidance

Oct 1, 2021 - Some basic cybersecurity practices that you can use to protect yourself when accessing the internet.

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Report and recover from account compromise   Guidance

Nov 10, 2023 - A guide to recovering your account and protecting you against future attacks.

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/protect-yourself/resources-protect-yourself/personal-cybersecurity-guides/personal-cybersecurity-first-steps

Personal cybersecurity: First steps guide   Guidance

Apr 14, 2023 - The first of three cybersecurity guides in the personal cybersecurity series is designed to help everyday Australians understand a basic level of cybersecurity and how to take action to protect themselves from cyberthreats.

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/protect-yourself/securing-your-devices/how-secure-your-device/how-dispose-your-device-securely

How to dispose of your device securely   Guidance

May 18, 2022 - You should consider that any devices you dispose of could be accessed by strangers.

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Threats  

Common online security risks and advice on what you can do to protect yourself.

/about-us/advisories/sextortion-campaign-what-do-if-you-receive-email

Sextortion campaign - What to do if you receive the email   Advisory

Apr 16, 2020 - In most cases, there is no reason to be concerned. These emails are typically generated in their thousands by online scammers using limited personal details, with the aim of intimidating recipients into paying the ransom.

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Scams   Threat

Apr 21, 2023 - Online scams cost Australians millions of dollars each year and anyone can be targeted. Cybercriminals often use familiar brands and logos to make themselves seem reliable.

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/about-us/view-all-content/alerts-and-advisories/fast-flux-national-security-threat

Fast Flux: A national security threat   Advisory

Apr 4, 2025 - This advisory is for network defenders and explains how Bulletproof Hosting Providers are using ‘fast flux’ to cycle quickly through bots and DNS records to bypass detection. It highlights the importance of using a reputable Protective DNS (PDNS) provider that detects and blocks fast flux.

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/resources-business-and-government/essential-cybersecurity/protecting-your-business-and-employees/business-resources/first-nations-resources

First Nations Business Resources   Guidance

Jan 5, 2023 - Cybercriminals are finding new ways to target First Nations businesses all the time. There are a few simple things you can do to keep yourself and your business secure online.

Small & medium businesses
/resources-business-and-government/essential-cybersecurity/ism/cybersecurity-guidelines/guidelines-enterprise-mobility

Guidelines for enterprise mobility   Advice

Mar 18, 2025 - This chapter of the Information security manual (ISM) provides guidance on enterprise mobility.

Organisations & Critical Infrastructure
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/about-us/view-all-content/news-and-media/cyber-security-charities-and-not-for-profit-organisations

Cyber security for charities and not-for-profit organisations   News

Mar 18, 2024 - With cyber-attacks continuing to increase in frequency and severity across all sectors, the Australian Signals Directorate is encouraging charities and not-for-profit organisations to take action to protect their online systems.

Small & medium businesses
/about-us/news/multi-factor-authentication-stronger-cyber-protection

Multi-factor authentication for stronger cyber protection   News

Feb 25, 2021 - Australians are being urged to strengthen proof of identity protections to help stop cybercriminals gaining unauthorised access to online information and accounts.

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/protect-yourself/securing-your-email/email-security/secure-your-email

Secure your email   Guidance

Jul 29, 2024 - How to protect yourself when using email and reduce spam and malicious emails.

Individuals & families
Small & medium businesses
/about-us/view-all-content/news-and-media/cyber-security-operational-technology

Cyber Security for Operational Technology   News

Oct 2, 2024 - The Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD's ACSC) has released new guidance to help critical infrastructure protect their systems and online supply chains.

Organisations & Critical Infrastructure
Government
/protect-yourself/resources-protect-yourself/personal-cybersecurity-guides/personal-cybersecurity-next-steps

Personal cybersecurity: Next steps guide   Guidance

Jun 16, 2023 - The second of three cybersecurity guides in the pesonal cybersecurity series is designed to help everyday Australians understand a moderate level of cybersecurity and how to take action to protect themselves from cyberthreats.

Individuals & families
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Filipino (Filipino)   Guidance

Aug 17, 2023 - The information and resources available are intended to increase your safety online and have been translated into Filipino.

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Tétum (Tetum)   Guidance

Aug 17, 2023 - The information and resources available are intended to increase your safety online and have been translated into Tetum.

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/translated/newguineapidgin

Tok Pisin (New Guinea Pidgin)   Guidance

Aug 17, 2023 - The information and resources available are intended to increase your safety online and have been translated into New Guinea Pidgin.

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/covid

Cancel COVID-19 cybercrime  

Oct 18, 2022 - Cybercriminals are adapting their methods to take advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic. We continue to receive reports from individuals, businesses and government departments about a range of different COVID-19-themed scams, online fraud and phishing campaigns.

Individuals & families
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Organisations & Critical Infrastructure
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/about-us/view-all-content/news-and-media/australian-signals-directorate-releases-the-annual-cyber-threat-report-2023-24

Australian Signals Directorate releases the annual Cyber Threat Report for 2023–24   News

Nov 20, 2024 - ASD’s Cyber Threat Report 2023–24 provides an overview of the key cyber threats impacting Australia, how ASD’s ACSC is responding and cyber security advice for Australian individuals, organisations and government to protect themselves online.

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